Texas Court Affirms $150,000 Asbestos Verdict

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- A Texas Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict of $150,000, rejecting the defendant's contention that the plaintiff failed to prove that its asbestos-containing product released respirable asbestos fibers. Borg-Warner Corp. v. Flores, No. 13-03-058-CV (Texas 13th Dist. Ct. App.).

In a Dec. 16 decision, the Texas 13th District Court of Appeals also affirmed the jury's finding that the defendant acted with malice, opining that as a manufacturer of asbestos-containing products, the defendant should be held to the knowledge and skill of an asbestos expert.

Plaintiff Arturo Flores was awarded more than $150,000 for …